Housekeeper

Mount Holyoke College; South Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability and Leave Benefits

Life Insurance 1x salary

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Access to Kendall Sports & Dance

Job summary

Mount Holyoke College is hiring a full-time Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness in residential halls, offices, and cultural centers. The role requires following a detailed cleaning program, lifting up to 30 pounds, and some weekend work. Start date is December 14, 2026, with a starting pay of $20.94 per hour.

Join a large Facilities Management team responsible for 2,000,000+ SF across 60+ buildings. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition benefits.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Must adhere to a detailed cleaning program.
• Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Willing to perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning tasks at campus buildings.
• Sweeping, vacuuming and washing floors.
• Emptying waste receptacles.
• Cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms, mirrors and surfaces.
• Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures.
• Report safety concerns and maintenance needs.
• Assist with events and summer conferences as needed.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Cleaning supplies

Job description

Job no: R-0000003821

Position Title: Housekeeper

Faculty or Staff: Staff

Full Time or Part Time: Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay: $20.94

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date: 12/14/2026

Job Description

The Facilities Management department supports the administration,faculty, staff and students in the quality planning and developmentof facilities projects that support our mission. Our talented staffof approximately 140 FTEs (Cleaning, Mechanical Trades, CentralHeating Plant, Grounds, Paint, Carpentry, Stockroom, EH&S,Fleet Services, and Mail Services) are responsible for more than2,000,000 SF of property in over 60+ major buildings and formaintaining more than 300 acres.

This position is responsible for the cleanliness of all theresidential halls, offices within the residential halls, andcultural centers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• General cleaning tasks at campus buildings.
• Sweeping, vacuuming and washing floors.
• Emptying waste receptacles.
• Cleaning and disinfecting bathroom toilets, showers,countertops, mirrors, sinks and high touch surfaces.
• Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures.
• Communicate building and safety concerns, report need forrepair or services.
• Additional duties related to Commencement, Reunion, Events andSummer Conferences as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• Must be able to adhere to a detailed cleaning program
• Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
• A willingness to perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Employee handles a range of hazardous materials, includingcleaning chemicals and supplies.
• May have contact with chemicals and fumes, wet or humidconditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme weather related toheat or cold.
• Noise level in some work environments can occasionally beloud.

Physical Demands

• Balancing, carrying, pulling/pushing, grasping, repetitivemovement, standing, bending, reaching, sitting, twisting andlifting.
• Ability to physically perform manual tasks, climb stairs, lift,climb ladders, and bend.
• Ability to lift (30) pounds unassisted, able to stoop or standfor prolonged periods of time.

Hire Rate: $20.94

What We Offer

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 9% of salary)
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability and Leave Benefits
• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Background Checks

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secureenvironment, supported by qualified employees that will allow allof its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them tosuccessfully carry out the mission of the college. As a conditionof employment, the College will conduct appropriate backgroundchecks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Officeof Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring thatbackground checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & DriverCredential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process andFive College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the officeresponsible for facilitating background checks as articulated inthis policy.